Bonner likely to suit up against Sixers

Center-forward Matt Bonner, sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 sprain of the right ankle in the Spurs’ regular season opener on Oct. 27, is expected to suit for Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers at AT&T Center.

“It looks like Matty’s going to be available this weekend,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said when asked about Bonner’s availability for Saturday’s game.

Bonner gave a non-verbal affirmation when asked if he would be playing Saturday, nodding his head and bouncing up and down.

Bonner played only 14 minutes of the season opener before spraining his ankle when he landed awkwardly on Manu Ginobili’s foot after jumping for a rebound with 3:15 left in the third quarter.